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Please join us to celebrate the life of Willis Schrock on Saturday, May 16th at noon at the Grand Coulee Fire Department. Lunch will be served and if you wish to, you may bring a dessert for the potluck dessert table....
Larry Bruce McClain, 79, of Seaton’s Grove, passed away on April 30, 2026. Larry was born on June 21, 1946, in Coulee Dam, Washington, to Raymond and Alice McClain. He proudly served in the United States Army for four years. Following his military service, Larry built a long and dedicated career with the Bureau of Reclamation, where he worked for 33 years before retiring. In 1973, he married the love of his life, Helen Nelson. Together they raised two daughters and two stepsons; Alicea, H...
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Callaway Isaac Piturachsatit on March 29, 2026. He was 10 years old. Callaway was born on March 24, 2016 in Wenatchee, WA to parents Jeff and Elizabeth. He was welcomed by his adoring sisters, Emmaline and Malayla, with whom he developed a close and cherished bond. He enjoyed most everything as long as he had family or friends to join him. He especially loved golfing with his dad and his sister Emmaline, playing Legos and riding bikes with his...
With hearts full of love and sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Joan Carlson Gardner, who passed away on April 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Joan was a woman of remarkable strength and beauty whose warm spirit touched everyone she met. Joan was born on January 11, 1955, in Yakima, Washington, to Carl and Beverly Carlson. The third of six children, she spent her early years in Seattle before her family relocated to Grand Coulee. She graduated from Lake Roosevelt...
There is a $50 charge for obituaries published in the Star. This includes a photo and up to 500 words. Reminders for Celebrations of Life and Death Notices are $25. Articles must be either e-mailed, faxed or dropped off at the Star office. They will not be accepted over the phone. The deadline to submit an article is Monday by 5 p.m. For more information, call 509.633.1350 or visit our website at grandcoulee.com....
Jay Philip Weber passed away April 26, 2026. Memorial services will be held at the United Protestant Church of Mansfield, Washington, on Saturday May 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Ric Bayless officiating. Private interment to be held at his Delrio ranch. The family requests of those who might wish to do so, that donations in lieu of flowers be made to the United Protestant Church Of Mansfield, Washington For Their Loving, Prayerful Support Of Jay In His Final Days. Fond Memories And...
Guy Francis Moura, 73, of Grand Coulee passed away early in the morning on March 31, 2026 at Deaconess Hospital in Spokane Washington. Guy was born in Whitefield New Hampshire, lived on Long Island and grew up mostly in Rangeley, Maine. He attended the University of Maine in Orono graduating with a BA in Anthropology in 1977. In 1978, he came west to work on the Chief Joseph Dam Cultural Resource Project on the Columbia River. He continued his work there in 1979 and then made his home in Washington and Oregon. Guy earned his teaching...
Jay Philip Weber was born to Harold James and Betsy Ann Weber of Libby Creek Ranch at Carlton Washington, January 28, 1951. He joined an older brother John Fredrick (1948) an older sister, Amy Jo (1949) and the quartet of siblings was completed with the birth of his younger sister, Ada Jill (1952). The family moved to Grand Coulee, Washington in 1953 where Jay began his schooling at Center Elementary in 1956 and graduated Grand Coulee High School in 1969. From 1969 until 1974 he continued his...
Julie Ann Jones passed away at her home in Almira WA on Sunday, 4/12/2026. She was born 4/6/1942 in Kirkland, WA to Larry and Mary Gunderson. Her early years were spent in Kirkland, Garrison ND, and finally Almira where she spent the rest of her life. She married Nick Campbell on 1/16/1960. Julie and Nick lived north of Almira and farmed until Nick's death in 1971. Julie moved to town in the spring of 1972. She married Karl Jones on 2/22/1975 and resided in Almira until her death. Over the...
Loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, sadly passed away on April 6, 2026. Born April 11, 1930, she lived a long substantial life. Born to John and Meyrtle Bluher (Filson) in Meadowbrook, Wash. She was the youngest of 12 children. At 19 she met the one and only love of her life Alvin V Walker and on June 18, 1949 she married Alvin. They lived happily together untu Akvin's death in January 1998. A son Dale was born in 1952 and another son Calvin was born in 1958. The family...
I was born in the Ferry County Hospital in Republic Washington to Tommie and Joyce Nee on October 8th, 1952. A few days later my Daddy and Mom took me on the most amazing car drive of my life. I couldn't see very well, but I remember the feelings filling the car ...beautiful. The car was full of hope, dreams, laughter, smiles, pride, happiness and so much love. The blend of emotions was comforting and safe. We drove down the beautiful San Poil Valley to the south end of Ferry County, to a small...
Randall Kim Hudnall (62) passed away unexpectedly April 7, 2026 at his home in Electric City, Wa. He was born to Norman & Helen Hudnall August 24, 1963. After graduating from Lake Roosevelt High School (Class of 1981) he enlisted in the United States Army. For years to follow he was the "voice" of KEYG 1490 am radio in the Grand Coulee Dam area. Randy leaves behind his wife Sheila Hudnall of Manila, Philippines and his daughter Tricia Stannard of Airway Heights, Wa. He is preceded in death by pa...
Ella Rae Hale born in Chelan, Washington October 22, 1954, passed away March 6, 2026. Ella was the fifth child born to Harry H and Elsie Hale. She is survived by her son Flint Bjorson, grandson Zane Bjorson and granddaughter Cheyene Bjorson; her daughter-in-law and granddaughter Makelah and husband and great-grandson. She is also survived by two sisters Marlene P. Hale and Winnie Marchand, several nieces and nephews. Ella lived in Liberty and Ellensburg Wash. She went to school in Cle Elum, Coulee Dam, Nespelem and Chalacka Indian School in...
Kathleen Audrey Wallace, 96, passed away at home on March 18, 2026, with her loving family by her side. She was born to Maurice and Doris Galpine on February 18, 1930, in Seattle, Washington. Kathleen was an incredible self-taught pianist starting at the early age of 5 years old. Her music was her passion, and she shared it with all throughout her life. Kathleen's early education and high school graduation took place in Seattle, WA. In her younger life she worked as a checker for Safeway, howeve...
Kachane Piturachsatit passed away February 15 at home surrounded by family. Born in Tha Lo, Thailand, to a poor family, Kachane came to Spokane in his 20s to pursue the American dream of opportunities. He first worked as a dishwasher at the Cathay Inn. In Spokane he met Cheryl Browning of Coulee Dam and they were married in May, 1973. Together they opened the Siam Palace in Grand Coulee in 1975. Over the years through hard work and dedication, Kachane built the restaurant into a local success wh...
Clark was born in Portland, Oregon to Lola and Clark R Slattery Senior. His dad was in the construction business building logging roads in western Washington and Oregon. The job usually lasted a year and when the road job was completed, they moved to another area to build another road. The roads were usually logging roads. Because of this Clark went to a different school for the first eight grades. The family oved to Elmer City, Wash., where he attended the Nespelem High School for all 4 years....
A Celebration Of Life Graveside service for Tom Robertson will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Sherman Cemetery, 38817 Sherman Rd N. Wilbur, WA. Tom passed away on January 31, 2026 at his home in Wilbur. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy maybe shared at www.strate-funeral.com for the Robertson family....
Carol was born to Ernest and Lila (Peltonen) Korpi in Hibbing Village, Minnesota in 1937, the eldest of two children. In 1942, Ernest moved his family to Bremerton, WA, and then to Grand Coulee, WA, in 1945 to work on the construction of the Grand Coulee Dam. Carol attended Grand Coulee High School and was a drum majorette. As a young high schooler working her first job at the Grand Coulee movie theater, she met her future husband, Eugene Downing, of Lincoln, WA. Following high school...
Larry G. Maier’s last chapter in life was finished on January 10, 2026 in Missoula Montana. He was born January 19, 1932 in Isabel, South Dakota to Christine Maier and raised by his grandparents John and Elizabeth Maier. At age 16 he was inducted to the US Army, where he spent four years overseas. Larry and Creta Morris were married in 1952 and had four children—Lonn, Rene’, Dawn’l and Greg. After his career in the US Army, he tried a variety of trades in Ellensburg, Washington, including as a S...
Graveside services for Larry Maier will be held at noon on Thursday, January 15, at Spring Canyon Cemetery. A celebration of life will follow at the Moose Lodge....
Funeral services for Marietta Nelson will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, January 24 at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Grand Coulee. A potluck dinner will follow at the Eagles Lodge #2577. After a valiant fight, Marietta went to be with our Lord on December 15, 2025....
Ron was a hard working man who retired from the Bureau of Reclamation in Grand Coulee Dam. He loved his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren beyond measure. His interests in life were hiking, camping, fishing, hunting and most everything that dealt with the outdoors. Ron was a Vietnam Veteran but did not like to talk about his time in the Army. He was a Sergeant during his time of service. He will be truly missed by his family and friends....
Betty Rae Black, 99, of Elmer City, Washington, entered into rest with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 22, 2025. Betty Rae (Zorn) Black was born on November 21, 1926, in Greenwood, Louisiana, to Franklin Raymond Zorn and Alice Beatrice (Stafford) Zorn. At a young age, she traveled the country with her family as her father worked construction, including on the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge. At just 15 years old, Betty was ready to settle in one place, and on May 6, 1942, she...
Anita Corinne Condon, born September 1, 1946 in Coulee Dam to Eugenia and Calvin “Jack” Condon, passed away October 21,2025. Anita grew up at the Colville agency where Jack raised registered quarter horses. Her best memories were of working with the horses with her dad and riding her beloved horses in the pastures and hills around the Agency. Anita was very active in 4-H - especially sewing, cooking and showing horses at fair. Anita graduated from Coulee Dam High School in 1964, where her activities included band and pep club. She attended WSU...
Myra Phyllis Clark passed away suddenly early Sunday morning November 9, at her home in Coulee Dam, Wash. She was born to Christine Covington and Jack Clark June 11, 1947, the oldest of nine siblings, Pauline (born sleeping) Jacqueline Tynan, her sons Joe and Greg. John Christopher (deceased) his children John Jr, Brian, Sarah, & Ashley. Margaret Ann and her Children Dani and Ray. David Alexander his wife Hannah and children David Jr, Daphne, Benjamin,(deceased) and Olivia. Michael Edwin...